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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,358 and 557,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,358 and 557,852 is: 1,151,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,358 : 557,852 = 557,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,358/557,852 = 557,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,358x = 557,852 × 557,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,358x = 311,198,853,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,198,853,904/270,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,062.12

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